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Now is the worst time to buy a new iPhone, Pixel, or Galaxy Note.
- Don't buy a new smartphone right now.
- In just a couple of months, the biggest tech companies in the world - including Apple, Google, and Samsung - will announce their flagship phones for 2019.
- The presence of new flagship smartphones will also cause older phones to drop in price.
- It's worth holding on just a little longer - and there are easy ways to get more juice from your current smartphone if you're worried about getting there.
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It's the dead of summer - maybe you're thinking of upgrading your smartphone right now.
But if you hold on for a little bit longer, it'll be worth it.
Starting around September each year, the biggest tech companies in the world like Apple, Google, and Samsung unveil their newest flagship phones. This year, we're talking about Apple's iPhone 11, Google's Pixel 4, and Samsung's Galaxy Note 10. Those are going to be three huge smartphone releases.
Maybe you don't want those (presumably) expensive new phones. That's okay! When a new smartphone comes out, like the iPhone 11, that's going to cause older models like the iPhone XR and iPhone XS to drop in price - and that's significant when you're talking about smartphones that start at $750 and $1,000, respectively.
If you're thinking of upgrading to a new smartphone right now, here's why it's worth waiting - and if you're worried about your phone lasting for a couple more months, we have some tips to extend its life as well.
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